Background Check Requirements for Caregivers

Child Care Center Operators

Background Check Requirements for Caregivers

Operators of licensed child care facilities, as well as certain personnel, must submit to a background check and criminal clearance before working at a child care site. Learn the steps for completing this requirement.

This video provides helpful answers to the following questions:

Who is required to undergo a background check?

How does someone obtain a criminal record clearance or background check?

Are there any people with access to child care facilities who don’t need a criminal record clearance?

What prior criminal violations permanently exclude a person from working at a child care facility as a staff member or volunteer?

What prior criminal violations may qualify for an exemption and enable someone to be a staff member or volunteer in a child care facility?